When BMW sped away from MG Rover at high speed a year ago it was assumed that the British marque would stall, splutter and die as an independent. That it has not is a remarkable achievement in itself. But there's a long and winding road ahead
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Developments at MG Rover since its split from BMW are discussed. The firm has so far defied predictions of its collapse.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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How bosses and workers pranged GM
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The 54-day stoppage at General Motors has created additional problems for a company already apparently in decline. The conflict between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union has damaged both sides, and has highlighted that they are both committed to models and production methods that are no longer appropriate. General Motors has seen a significant drop in its market share, and still has very high labour costs per vehicle, despite downsizing programmes.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Driving forward to the Big Six
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It is widely believed in the car industry that consolidation is inevitable. However, it is proving very difficult to predict exactly what form merger deals will take. All leading manufacturers have been the subject of widespread speculation, but the deals concluded until recently were generally on the periphery of the industry. This changed with the merger of Daimler and Chrysler, a very complementary deal which will still bring significant cost savings. There are other potential deals of a similar scale which would have the same complementary fit.
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Has been acquired by Daimler-Benz AG, signalling a new wave of car industry consolidation
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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